Ukraine should be candidate for EU membership, European Commission says
The European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country.
US sending $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.
15-year-old Ukrainian boy dubbed a hero after using drone to help defeat Russian forces: report
The teenager was reportedly the only person in the area that was experienced with drones and could help fight off a Russian convoy that was just over 24 miles outside of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
Brittney Griner's fate in Russia tangled up with imprisoned Novi native Paul Whelan
Paul Whelan was left out of a prisoner swap in April that brought home another detainee. It has escalated pressure on the U.S. to avoid another one-for-one swap that doesn't include Whelan.
Meet Patron: Ukraine's bomb-sniffing hero pup
Patron is a bomb-sniffing pup who draws huge crowds wherever he goes.
Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial
Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a 62-year-old man in the head in a village in northeastern Ukraine in the early days of the war.
World has 10-week supply of wheat, expert tells UN Security Council: ‘This is seismic’
“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.
Biden signs $40 billion in US aid for Ukraine during Asia trip
The legislation, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support, deepens the U.S. commitment to Ukraine at a time of uncertainty about the war's future.
Ukrainian soldiers feed pets left behind in Kharkiv after neighborhood evacuated
The Ukrainian defense volunteers were seen in Kharkiv feeding several cats, described as pets left behind by their owners who were forced to evacuate amid Russia’s war.
Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine
Russia, whose war on Ukraine spurred Finland and Sweden to join the military organization, has warned that it wouldn't welcome such a move and could respond.
Michigan man accused of spying in Russia saved in 'monumental' rescue
A Michigan native has been reunited with his family in a daring rescue from Russia after he was accused of spying on the country for the United States.
McDonald's to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia, says business there 'no longer tenable'
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
Finland wants to join NATO; Russians losing momentum, west says
“The brutal invasion (by) Russia is losing momentum. We know that with the bravery of the Ukrainian people and army, and with our help, Ukraine can win this war.”
Why a Finland, Sweden NATO membership would be a big deal
Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.
U2’s Bono, The Edge do surprise concert for Ukrainian troops in Kyiv
The bandmates played in metro station converted into a bomb shelter.
Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady
The first lady traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.
Putin's alleged $700M superyacht seized in Italy
Zelenskyy pushes for harsher sanctions as the war in Ukraine persists
Romanian Michigan woman helps Ukraine refugees in her home country
"Very heart-wrenching stories of suffering, of violence, of sexual violence to women, young girls, even children," said Mihaela Motrofan.
Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
Russian forces storm Mariupol steel plant as some evacuees reach safety
Ukrainian defenders of a steel plant in Mariupol say Russian forces have started to storm the the last pocket of resistance.